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[TheComet]

Well I have this Spider SDR-5K and a dream of putting an absurdly disproportionate weapon on it (namely either the Gauss Rifle or LB10-X AC), and I noticed my speed is at about 130 by default.


How low can I go with an engine before I reach about 100-105kph, I want to strip a ton of weight without getting a XL engine (since I need the critical slots) so I can put disproportionate firepower on this mech

ps: if the STD Engine 100 can do it....I will be happier than I could ever be because I'll be able to slap an AC20 on it

Edited by TheComet, 22 May 2013 - 03:47 PM.

[Davoke]

Something to keep in mind, you'll need at least 10 heatsinks.
try playing with the smurfy mechlab to get an idea of what you can do.

[mack sabbath]

Mine has the largest XL engine that fits, endosteel and I believe ferro?

It packs an ER PPC.

You will either fit in an XL or be really slow with one pew-pew whiz banger.

Edited by Die Primate Die, 22 May 2013 - 03:54 PM.

[Nothing Whatsoever]

I didn't try with a STD engine, but with an XL 125, the SDR-5K could try this: http://mwo.smurfy-ne...a9c97c692875d92



Edit: this one is more reasonable with Speed Tweak at 101 KPH:http://mwo.smurfy-ne...384282ebd85bec1

Edited by Praetor Shepard, 22 May 2013 - 05:53 PM.

[Konril]

TheComet, on 22 May 2013 - 03:44 PM, said:

Well I have this Spider SDR-5K and a dream of putting an absurdly disproportionate weapon on it (namely either the Gauss Rifle or LB10-X AC), and I noticed my speed is at about 130 by default.

How low can I go with an engine before I reach about 100-105kph, I want to strip a ton of weight without getting a XL engine (since I need the critical slots) so I can put disproportionate firepower on this mech

If it's the Spider and you're aiming for a speed of 100 kph before speed tweak, the engine you're aiming for is rated 185. Assuming endo-steel and an XL, that will leave you 19.5 tons to works with once the required heat sinks are placed. Only 13 tons left if you put max armor on it, though. Fitting the gauss in there probably isn't going to work. You could probably make a nice Urbanmech clone out of a Spider using the AC/10 or LB-10X, though. But who would actually want to be in an Urbanmech facing down 65 ton ballistic and missile boats like the Jagermech and Catapult if they had a choice?

[Name140704]

Konril, on 22 May 2013 - 09:00 PM, said:

But who would actually want to be in an Urbanmech facing down 65 ton ballistic and missile boats like the Jagermech and Catapult if they had a choice?

Bite your tongue, knave!

[BarHaid]

Urbie-Spider works as good, if not better than MG spider. You just have to be very aware, and always stick next to a Heavy or Assault. That way you aren't the focus of attention.

Edit: What I run when I do.
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...a200c523033a2a6

Edited by BarHaid, 30 May 2013 - 02:54 PM.

[Arete]

Do the urbanmech!
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...21ad043c3027ac4

[TheComet]

I have actually long since mounted a Gauss Rifle on the spider and have been having fun with my little hollander

[Doc Andrews]

Arete, on 30 May 2013 - 02:56 PM, said:

Do the urbanmech!
http://mwo.smurfy-ne...21ad043c3027ac4

Urbanmech? Please.

http://mwo.smurfy-ne...63de08abb87c9ad

2xER-PPC or bust!

[J I N]

I would run something like this: SDR-5K LBX 10

You could fit a XL 200 if you don't want the JJ
...or a SL

[WVAnonymous]

I can't see the point of a Spider that maxes out under 135 kph. I'm sure it's fun, but does it contribute properly to the team?

Not too hard to put 1 PPC on a 5D with a large XL, but you may not get to keep the ECM...